Desiderata
\nGo placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
\nAs far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.
\nSpeak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
\nAvoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
\nIf you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
\nfor always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.<\/p>\n
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
\nKeep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
\nExercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
\nBut let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals;
\nand everywhere life is full of heroism.<\/p>\n
Be yourself.
\nEspecially, do not feign affection.
\nNeither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.<\/p>\n
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
\nNurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
\nMany fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.<\/p>\n
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;
\nyou have a right to be here.
\nAnd whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.<\/p>\n
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be,
\nand whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
\nWith all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.<\/p>\n
\u00a9 Max Ehrmann 1927<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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